Winter comes early and lasts a long time in Edmonton. It’s probably why we’ve developed such a thriving arts scene: there’s no better way to beat the cold than to settle in with a nice big crowd and take in a theatre or dance show, or pick up a cup of hot chocolate and wander the cozy confines of an art gallery, or huddle together in a storytellers circle and share your tales of beating the elements.

Within these pages you’ll find simply everything to do with Edmonton’s arts scene over the coming months. From the biggest Citadel spectacle to the most intimate of book readings, it’s got everything you need to know about what’s going on in the arts community. For beating the fickle, oppressing machinations of our seasons, we present to you The Season 2012-13.